Political Scuffle in Maharashtra: Deshmukh Questions Fadnavis on Recent Allegations

NCP leader Anil Deshmukh challenges Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis over recent allegations made 15 days after Deshmukh's accusations. The two have a history of disputes involving claims of conspiracies and misuse of power during the MVA government's term. The BJP counters Deshmukh's charges, defending Fadnavis's statements as factual.

NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh on Sunday directly challenged Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, questioning the timing and motive behind recent allegations leveled against him. Deshmukh criticized Fadnavis for making accusations 15 days after being “exposed” by him. This marked the latest episode in their ongoing feud.

In a post on social platform X, Deshmukh reiterated his earlier claims that Fadnavis conspired three years ago to imprison ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray and ADCM Aaditya Thackeray. He also accused Fadnavis of using dismissed policeman Sachin Waze and former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh to frame the Thackerays and himself.

Responding to Deshmukh's attack, BJP state spokesperson Chandan Goswami asserted that Fadnavis's statements are based on facts, accusing the MVA coalition of creating baseless narratives. Deshmukh had previously resigned as home minister in 2021 following corruption allegations made by Singh.